Sleep startup Casper abides by the maxim that “our days are defined by how well we spend our nights.” Too true, and a helpful reminder.
In 2014, Casper set out to redefine the sleep category.
Casper’s first product—its award-winning Mattress—sparked a near-revolution in the sleep space. In 2015, Time magazine named the Casper bed one of the year’s best inventions.
Casper’s out to prove that the answer is yes.
In its research phase, Casper tested more than 60 kinds of pillows and found major flaws in all of them: buckwheat is uncomfortable, foam gets too hot, and down flattens out and doesn’t bounce back.
After more than 18 months of testing, Casper’s solution is a pillow-within-a-pillow, combining the supportiveness of a foam-style pillow with the plushness of a feather-style pillow.
Its core of low-friction, short polyester fibers supports the head and neck, while the outer layer of longer fibers makes for a generous cushion.
The Casper Pillow has a two-inch gusset—the fabric panel that runs along the perimeter—so the pillow’s springy core will cradle the head and neck, making it equally supportive for all kinds of sleepers.
Besides, says Casper, nearly all sleepers change positions throughout the night, negating the supposed need for a special pillow for a side or back sleeper.
The Casper Pillow is sheathed in a 100 percent cotton percale cover, which feels cool to the touch all night long. The pillow is made of hypoallergenic materials, has a three-year limited warranty, and ships free anywhere in the US and Canada.
As with the Casper mattress, the company offers a 100-night trial on pillows; if you don’t love your Casper pillow, the company will take it back for a full refund.